Japanese Porcelain Cover Dragon Phoenix Gilt Samurai Marked Kutani Meiji 19C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Cover Dragon Phoenix Gilt Samurai Marked Kutani Meiji 19C
SKU: INV4422
Price: 35.00 GBP
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Japanese Porcelain Cover Dragon Phoenix Gilt Samurai Marked Kutani Meiji 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4422

Object: Cover

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Period

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Celadon ground with dragons, phoenixes, iron red flames, and gilt highlights

Mark: Kutani style samurai mark

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 4.2 in / 10.5 cm

Height: 1.3 in / 3.5 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Small rim chip visible to the edge with light wear and minor enamel rubbing consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Japanese porcelain cover decorated on a pale celadon ground.
The exterior features alternating dragon and phoenix roundels surrounded by scrolling flames in iron red.
Gilt accents highlight details throughout the design, while a geometric border encircles the rim.
The interior is simply finished with a single phoenix medallion and gilt rim.
An attractive Meiji period Kutani ware cover displaying traditional auspicious motifs.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Dragons and phoenixes are among the most important symbols in East Asian decorative arts, representing power, harmony, and imperial virtue.
Kutani wares of the Meiji period are admired for their vibrant enamels and intricate decorative schemes.
Individual covers such as this are often collected as study pieces for their artistic quality and symbolism.

NOTES

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